Chapter 15.1

Discover How Territories Became States in America

You will explore the exciting journey of how new territories joined our nation as official states through settlement and government approval.


What You'll Learn

You learn how territories needed people and governments first
You discover Congress had to approve each new state
You explore how settlers wrote constitutions for their territories
You understand how our nation grew from colonies

What You'll Practice

1

You identify requirements territories needed to become official states

2

You explain the role Congress played in approving statehood

3

You analyze how settlement and government creation enabled statehood

Why This Matters

You need to understand state formation because it explains how our country developed and helps you appreciate the history and government of the place where you live today.

This Unit Includes

Practice exercises
Learning resources

Skills

State Formation
Territories
Congress Approval
Settlement
Constitution
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